2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser brakes problems

2001- pt cruiser -emergency brake disengaged while running. Was in neutral (manual transmission) and on an incline. The car drifted backwards down the drive and into a utility pole across the road. On other instances the brake handle was pulled upward and immediately disengaged (like a broken spring). When parking brake was reapplied, it worked properly? Also, the car has drifted backwards on steeper inclines while in gear. At this point the latest incident was reported, but no action was taken thus far.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that she replaced her entire brake system in august 2008; however, the failure has recurred. A second chrysler dealer also advised her that she had to replace the entire brake system. The chrysler manufacturer informed the contact to take her vehicle to a dealer to have it repaired. There were no recalls and the warranty has expired. The failure mileage was 34,837 and the current mileage was 47,420.